Flight Operations Regulatory Compliance Program Manager - Mcmicken Heights, WA, United States - Alaska Airlines

Description

Horizon Air The Team:
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

Role Summary:

The Flight Operations Regulatory Compliance Program Manager is a subject matter expert in the safety systems, regulations, processes, and protocols that ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and safety of flight at Horizon Air.

This role is responsible for investigations of non-compliance and the creation of corrective actions, preventative plans and tracking to reduce further occurrences.

As an individual contributor, this role collaborates with process owners to establish policy and procedure in response to incidents, and exercises considerable judgement to make decisions to assess safety and compliance risks, manage and oversee regulatory compliance programs such as the Jumpseat Access Control System program, internal and external audits, etc.

Oversee the process of determining root causes, develop appropriate comprehensive corrective actions and responses for all letters of observation, letters of investigation, company self-disclosures and other regulatory requests and concerns, including FAA letters.

Define the long-term strategy and provide interpretations, guidance, and industry best practices to maintain the highest level of compliance.

Lead and conduct internal audits as required by regulations and internal policies and procedures.
Manage and support external audit preparations for the Flight Operations division as required (IOSA, DOD, etc.).
Manage and prepare the operations specifications for Horizon Air on behalf of the 119 Director of Operations.

Support the 119 Director of Operations as liaison on behalf of the Flight Operations division with the FAA and other regulatory personnel.

Manage the Jumpseat Access Control System (JACS) program and act as custodian of associated manuals.

Monitor the Federal Register for changes to FARs or (OpSpecs); Collaborate with Flight Operations' directors and managers to develop processes and procedures to eliminate or control non-compliance.

Manage applications and extensions regarding regulatory exemptions or deviations.
Support preparation for the Divisional Analysis Group/Safety Review Board (DAG/SRB) and facilitate as necessary.
Track reports and corrective actions in available databases and prepare monthly reports as input to our SMS (DAG/SRB).

Act as the divisional SMS lead facilitator to support the SMS liaison with development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of the SMS and safety promotion.

Work directly with employees across all divisions of Horizon Air to support the Safety Management Systems (SMS) and the Safety Risk Management (SRM) process associated with ineffective risk controls or new hazards, including facilitating the SRMs with divisional support.

Collaborate across all divisions of Horizon Air in support of Flight Safety investigations, including events that require Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Safety Transportation Board (NSTB) reporting per 49 CFR years of experience in a role supporting safety programs or processes, regulatory compliance, safety data, or related area.

~ Bachelor's degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
~ Experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Safety Risk Management (SRM).
~ An unwavering commitment to safety and compliance.
~ Experience with applications of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Chapter I, as well as 49 CFR and Operations Specifications.
~ Experience providing insight on the FAA regulatory process, including the relationship of: The Preamble to the Federal Aviation Regulations, Operation Specifications, Notices, Orders, InFOs, SAFOs.
~ Knowledge of regulatory guidance materials such as Advisory Circulars (ACs), FAA Orders and Notices and other regulatory guidance publications.
~ Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
~ Experience in the application of safety management systems functions.
Prior management experience.
Experience as a pilot or dispatcher in a Part 121 operation.
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous holiday and paid time off

FLSA Status:

Exempt Employment Type:
Full-Time Regular/Temporary:

Regular Requisition Type:

Management Location:

Seattle, WA - Corporate Office Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law.

People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.